information aesthetics.Where form follows data.
several artistic visualizations showing the flickr social network, using the same algorithm as described in the artist similarity visualization. unfortunately, no legend or explanations regarding the visual patterns are provided. see also flickrland visualization & flickrland collage. [stanford.edu|via sun.com]
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| Data Flow 2: Visualizing Information in Graphic Design Klanten et al. |
Visual Complexity: Mapping Patterns of Information Manuel Lima |
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics Dona M. Wong |
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| Data Flow 2: Beautiful Visualization Julie Steele and Noah Iliinsky |
Visualize This: The FlowingData Guide to Design, Visualization, and Statistics Nathan Yau |
Now You See It: Simple Visualization Techniques for Quantitative Analysis Stephen Few |
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does the lack of a legend affect your opinion on the aesthetic quality of this display?
It shouldn't...should it? If you view the display independently from all associations, it shouldn't change your opinion on its aesthetic quality.
On the other hand, if you understood the informative value of the display, maybe that would change your aesthetic experience (and therefore your opinion on aesthetic quality).